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Sanctuary’s Pro Bono Attorneys Go Above and Beyond

November 16, 2016November 22, 2016

Sanctuary for Families

In the weeks leading up to the 2016 Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Awards, we worked closely with our Pro Bono Council and event co-chairs to publish eleven stories – one each week featuring a different team and case. This collection showcases the extraordinary lengths to which so many of our pro bono partners go in order to serve our clients.

To learn more about our Pro Bono Council and related advisory groups, click here.

Akerman Attorneys Help Domestic Violence Survivor Win Final Protective Order

Akerman LLP: Steven Cordero and Vanessa Garcia

“Thanks to their remarkable ongoing efforts before, during, and after each court appearance—not only from a legal point of view, but also in terms of their kindness, compassion, and sense of humor—Vanessa and Steve helped make this unpleasant process as pleasant as possible.”

Reed Smith LLP: Brandon Cunningham and Jeff Glatzer

“Following an initial intake meeting with the client, we were impressed with the gravity of the situation and eager to help; there was clearly a woman, and even more so a child, in real need of our help.”

Simpson Thacher Associate Caroline Gross Honored for Her Commitment to Sanctuary’s Anti-Trafficking Work

Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP: Caroline Gross

First Year Skadden Attorney Wins Five Year Order of Protection for Survivor of Domestic Violence

Skadden Arps LLP: Tansy Woan

“Not only was I doing a full-blown trial with Sanctuary as a first year associate, but I was giving Ms. T the chance to have her side of the story heard, and to help her fight back against this man who terrified her for years. It felt so good to tell her that it was all worth it, and to say to her: ‘Your courage got you through this.’”

Former Skadden Associate Michael Van Hulle Honored for His Work with Survivors of Gender Violence

Skadden Arps LLP: Michael Van Hulle

“There aren’t heroic people doing heroic things anymore; but here, I would read these affidavits, and think, ‘Wow, that is actually heroic.’ [It was hard to read through these applications without], getting a little teary eyed.”